I’ve lived in Western Connecticut my entire life, but the drive through my home state’s northwest corner always impresses me with its natural beauty, winding roads, and quaint towns. My GPS estimated a 57 minute drive door-to-door from my house to Tenmile Distillery, just minutes over the border in the hamlet of Wassaic, NY. With so many distilleries out there and so little time, the physical proximity of Tenmile to my location was a huge contributing factor to me paying them a visit in the first place. My first impressions of Tenmile came from word of mouth alone. I had heard good things from ..read more

American distillers have been turning their attention to single malts, defined in Scotland as whisky produced in one distillery from 100 percent malted barley. In the United States these rules are usually followed, but have yet to be mandated by government regulators; it should happen soon. In Wassaic, N.Y., in the Hudson Valley, John Dyson is betting on the appeal of American single malts at his Tenmile Distillery. Read full article by Florence Fabricant here! The post NY Times: Tenmile Distillery’s Single Malt Whisky Conjures the Hudson Valley and Scotland appeared first on Tenmile Dist ..read more

In 2017, John Dyson and Joel LeVangia took over an old farm upstate and started Tenmile Distillery with grand plans to release the state’s first American single malt whisky. See full feature here! The post Found NYC: A Little Rest for the Weary appeared first on Tenmile Distillery: Wassaic, New York ..read more

From high-end rums and a perfect lemon aperitif, to small-batch gins, these were our favorite sips in 2023. I’ve been amazed at the level of craft emerging from today’s spirit scene — hyperpremium, boutique brands truly bottling a rich sense of place. They make nightcaps and aperitivo hours feel more like a treat, a ritual to savor solo or in the best of company. The stories behind the spirits are often equally as compelling as their content. Many of these bottles are the products of founders honoring their heritage, old recipes, more conscious consumption, or blends never attempted before. B ..read more

When it comes to single malt whiskey, America has been, fittingly, like the Wild West. Sure, there are some basic rules that everyone follows—the whiskey must be produced from malted barley at a single distillery in the United States—but after that things have been wide open. Unlike in Scotland and Ireland, which have laws governing whiskey production, the U.S. doesn’t regulate how long a spirit has to be aged, what kinds of barrels can be used, or how it can be matured. And much of that will change soon when the Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) of the Treasury Department is finally expected to acce ..read more

Distillers across the country are pushing the boundaries of whiskey-making — one unpredictable bottle at a time. You don’t need a history degree to get American single malt. But it wouldn’t hurt. Before the United States even went by that name, the Cherokee and other indigenous tribes made their booze out of fermented plants and berries. Early European settlers used rye, which grew like a weed on the East Coast and imparted delicious flavors of spice to liquor. As Europeans moved westward, they grew corn — another wonderful crop for distilling and drinking. And let’s not forget to me ..read more

Serious wine and spirits people can get set in their ways—this year, give them something to spice up their routine. We’ve sussed out some of the year’s most interesting libations, plus glassware and accessories that will excite even the most staid drinkers. From a Brooklyn-made chartreuse substitute to artisanal pine soju to sommelier-approved wine-scented candles, there’s something here to surprise and delight all of the imbibers in your life. Read the full article here The post Saveur: The Best Gifts for Wine and Spirits Lovers appeared first on Tenmile Distillery: Wassaic, New York ..read more

We’ve done a lot of gift guides. From the luxury man to the all-deserving wife, we know a thing or two. So in honor of entering the home stretch of the year, it’s time we do a round up of the most popular gifts of 2023. There’s a reason why these gifts have been topping the lists, and we’re here to tell you exactly what they are. Read the full article here… The post Esquire: 32 Most Popular Gifts to Give and Receive in 2023 appeared first on Tenmile Distillery: Wassaic, New York ..read more

Whisky devotees descended upon the New York Marriott Marquis on November 9th for this year’s WhiskyFest New York, a gathering that delivered drams, a bagpipe performance, and even a famous face. Over 300 whiskies were on offer throughout the night, in many cases accompanied by their distillers, blenders, and owners. Read full article by Julia Higgins here The post Whisky Advocate: WhiskyFest New York 2023 Delivers Drams Galore, Bagpipes, and More appeared first on Tenmile Distillery: Wassaic, New York ..read more

It’s October and we’re officially neck deep in the fall release season in the whiskey world. There’s so much new whiskey dropping right now that I had to both extend our monthly roundup to 50 bottles and cut a ton and save them for next month. Read the full article here. The post UpRoxx: The Absolute Best Whiskeys To Chase Down This October appeared first on Tenmile Distillery: Wassaic, New York ..read more